Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek
FairWallowa County, Oregon · 1.8 MI S of HWY 82 · Structure no. 16218 515 00181
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Wallowa County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.